ETF trends and investment insights across the Gulf Cooperation Council.
KraneShares has launched two new ETFs on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange: AGIX, providing exposure to public and private AI companies, and KWIN, a Shariah-compliant income strategy developed with Wahed Invest.
The IMF warns that Middle East conflict threatens global growth, projecting 3.1% expansion and 4.4% inflation in 2026. Gulf ETF investors face uneven impacts as energy prices rise but conflict-affected economies face direct infrastructure damage.
Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) has announced its Q1 2026 index maintenance, adding four companies across its main and parallel market indices effective April 5, 2026. The rebalancing is expected to trigger significant passive capital flows into newly added stocks.
European asset managers including DWS are relaxing weapons screening in ESG ETFs despite claiming ethical standards. GCC investors face a credibility gap as defence exposure grows.
Kuwait equities declined just 1.8% in March, outperforming global and GCC peers during a broad sell-off, highlighting the market’s defensive characteristics.
EMEA investor sentiment collapsed 51 points amid Iran conflict, wiping $120B from Gulf markets. As ceasefire holds and risk sentiment recovers, institutional investors see buying opportunity.
Explore the new KWIN AGIX ETF approved by the Capital Market Authority, offering innovative investments in AI and technology.
GCC markets fell amid rising US-Iran tensions and Hormuz disruption risks. Here’s what happens if talks fail. Read More.
The GCC ETF market entered Q1 2026 in a consolidation phase, with activity remaining elevated but growth slowing. Total assets held broadly steady over the quarter, while trading levels pointed to continued repositioning and as a reaction to geopolitical news rather than a meaningful new capital deployment. Global macro conditions set a challenging backdrop.
Magnificent 7 losses in 2026 are dragging tech ETFs lower—here’s what’s driving the selloff and its impact on investors.
Explore DFm fees and how the new tick size regime can lower trading costs for ETF investors in Dubai's financial market.
Explore the recent trends in gold prices and how geopolitical fears are shaping market responses and inflation expectations.
